After hours of discussion and countless wasted words the night before, Uther and Arthas still had not reached an agreement.
Arthas refused to yield, while Uther was unwilling to strain their relationship as teacher and student too far.
In the end, however, Arthas agreed to let Uther invite the Kirin Tor to examine Frostmourne.
The invitation went out early that morning, and only then did some of the gloom weighing on the anxious Uther begin to lift.
"Lord Uther, another Stealth User from Kul Tiras is requesting an audience outside the military camp," reported the young Paladin at the door, dressed in a brand-new suit of Holy Light plate armor.
Uther paused, doubtful about the identity of the Stealth User outside.
Kul Tiras was at war. Rather than staying there to help the military defend the country, a High-Rank Stealth User had remained in Lordaeron. Was that not putting the cart before the horse?
Lord Rowan was an astute leader. He would not make such a mistake.
"Let him in, Thassarian." Uther had intended to refuse the assassin from Kul Tiras, but reconsidered. The assassin waiting outside is an intelligence operative, after all. Whether or not he serves Lord Rowan, the fact that he sought me out means he wants to exchange information.
Thassarian was now captain of the lord's bodyguards. During the battle in Southern Eversong Woods, the two Paladin lords had recognized his potential.
Because he had been wounded, Tirion and Mograine had insisted that Thassarian return to Lordaeron with the people of Stratholme to recover.
While accompanying the army south, Thassarian had begun embracing Holy Light spells.
He progressed rapidly and had an exceptionally strong affinity for Holy Light power. In less than two months, Thassarian had already become a level four Paladin specializing in protection.
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